Explore the Family Name Brutsche
The meaning of Brutsche
South German: variant of Brütsch, a nickname for a sullen or moody person, from the dialect word Brütsch ‘pouting mouth’.
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How common is the last name Brutsche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brutsche has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,133rd and dropped to 72,771st in 2010, indicating an 11.73% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.32% during this period, from 285 in 2000 to 267 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #72,771 | -11.73% |
| Count | 285 | 267 | -6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brutsche
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brutsche also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identified as White made up the largest proportion, although it slightly decreased from 93.33% in 2000 to 91.76% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 46.62%, going from 2.81% to 4.12%. The surname also began to appear among those of two or more races in 2010 at a rate of 2.25%, while there were no records for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 91.76% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 4.12% | 46.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |